Overview of College Student Services Administration

The Masters of Science in Education degree in College Student Services Administration requires the successful completion of a 36 credit hour program. The philosophy of the program is based out of the historic view of the field of Student Personnel which was counseling. The student as a whole person is an important developmental perspective along with examining services from a "Student Centered" point of view.

There are many qualities that differentiate the Saint Rose graduate program in College Student Services Administration from similar programs at other institutions:
* small class sizes allow students to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our faculty who are all experienced professionals
*multicultural and social justice issues are integrated into all course work.
*emphasis on combining a counseling philosophy, student development theory and administration.
* the program strongly emphasizes the practical application of course work.
*students will also participate in one 300 hour internship in the field of College Student Services

Candidates interested in more Counseling coursework or working in a capacity requiring Mental Health Licensure should look at the Mental Health Counseling: College program.

Curriculum

Counseling and Communication Skills (6 credits)
CSS 500 Counseling Theory and Practice
CSS 528 Clinical Counseling Skills

Research (3 credits)
EPY 500 Educational Research

Development and Human Differences (9 credits)
CSS 540 Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling
CSS 550 United States College Students and the Campus
CSS 552 Student Development Theories

Administration and Staff Development (12 credits)
CSS 535 Consultation, Training and Organizational Change
CSS 551 Roles and Responsibilites of Student Affairs
CSS 561 Case Studies in Higher Education
CSS 562 Administration, Staff Supervision, and Budget Management

Field Experience (3 credits)
CSS 596 College Student Services Internship

Elective (3 credits)

Workshops (no credit)
EDU 603 Child Abuse and Aduction Prevention Workshop
EDU 606 HIV/AIDS, Communicable Diseases and Safety Education Workshop
EPY 637 Substance Abuse Prevention Workshop

Comprehensive Exam (no credit)